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Let's pity Karua, she is Raila's biggest orphan

By Mark Oloo | 3d ago

United opposition led by Peoples's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua and Wiper counterpart Kalonzo Musyoka during  a press briefing in Nairobi on 31st July 2025.[Collins Oduor, Standard]

As Raila Odinga’s running mate in 2022, Martha Karua brought us close to an Angela Merkel moment.

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